I’ve just recently launched a new business, but this is not my first time at the business ownership rodeo. I have felt the unadulterated joy of a first sale and the unmitigated devastation of closing a business. So I thought I might share some lessons learned, some of those hard-knock, shoulda-woulda-coulda ideas that might have made a difference the first time around.
If you’re thinking about starting your own business or already have one in the works, here are eight essential business rules that you should know:
1. Start with a plan
A good business plan ensures you are thinking through every aspect of your business: From your business name to your finances. A plan for a milspouse-run business is essential because of consistent transition from one duty station to another.
You don’t have to look very far to find research that supports the idea that stress can lead to serious health problems: blocked arteries, heart attacks, strokes, and even mental health issues. Reality says that there is no way you can avoid stress, and military life reinforces that almost daily.
So, let’s manage it.
For most people, following basic money rules makes sense. But like everything else in life, there are situations when following tried-and-true advice might not work. Our professionals weigh in on when to consider the exceptions.
When you’re new to a situation, you always want to hear advice from others who have walked in the same shoes. We’ve got you!
This post covers advice that others want to share with you so you don’t make the same mistakes. This advice is in purple text. Take it to heart, and enjoy your new role in the military!
One of the most difficult parts of a deployment or TDY is being apart. Sometimes it’s hard to know how to stay connected or find new ways to say, “I love you” when internet connections are down or the service member is busy doing their job.
Here are some ways you and your service member can keep the feelings of love strong while apart:
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